The National Cancer Institute(NCI) is seeking a candidate with a Bachelor, Master, and/or Doctoral degree in the field of Biological Sciences or related disciplines.
The candidate will be responsible for preclinical in vivo evaluation of candidate therapies to treat cancer. Responsibilities include supervising design and implementation of protocols to assure uniform and correct in vivo laboratory testing performance; supervising design and development of new and improved preclinical models for in vivo testing including the establishment and characterization of patient-derived cancer models, and supervising the management of a large repository of human and murine tumor models as a world-wide distribution service. Supervises other scientific personnel of multiple disciplines and various levels in support of biomedical research to advance new cancer treatments.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Grade and salary are dependent upon experience.
Knowledge of the principles, theories, and methods of preclinical research activities as relates to new drug development is required.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and full contact information for three references to: Rosemarie Aurigemma, PhD, Associate Director, DTP, DCTD, at: aurigemr@mail.nih.gov
The NIH and NCI are dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs and encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.